Jays Roundup - Too Much to Take

Monday, June 21 2004 @ 06:01 AM EDT

Some cross to bear
I'm hiding in the trees with a picnic
She's over there

Welcome to the I had to get up at 4:30 to drive someone to the train station edition of Jays Roundup. Thanks to Homsar for the lyrics suggestion.

In a game not televised on regular cable TV, the Jays shut out the Padres 3-0 behind a strong pitching performance by Miguel Batista. The Orioles won as well, so the Jays are still tied for fourth, 9.5 games back of the Red Sox for the Wildcard spot.

1. Want to learn more about yesterday's game? Try Spencer Fordin's "Batista pens gem in finale", Mike Scarr's "Lawrence throws gem, but no W", Jeff Blair's "Toronto gets comfy in San Diego's new stadium", Bernie Wilson's "Jays blank Padres", and AP's "Batista blanks Padres".

2. Fordin Notes on Chulk's good outing yesterday and Cat's health. It looks like Cat might be going back on the DL. I'm not sure who they'd call up if Cat goes on the DL. Any suggestions?

3. Geoff Baker also examines the superb pitching of Vinnie Chulk in "Chulk one up for Triple-A callup".

4. In non-Jays news "Junior homers to hit 500".

5. Here's a followup to a story that's been getting a lot of attention lately: "Lone Starr baseball bully's just dessert: Spectators cry `foul' over fan gone bad" by Garth Woolsey.

6. There's no game today. On Tuesday the Jays will be starting a three game series against the Devil Rays in Toronto. The pitching matchups: Tuesday - Gaudin vs. Hentgen, Wednesday - Zambrano vs. Halladay, Thursday - Halama vs. Lilly.

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